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HT52 AWH

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,960 mi
Last recorded113,960 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 AWH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 113,960 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 113,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 101,212 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 101,212 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,820 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,789 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake disc,s slightly worn

o/s/f wheel has slight kerb damage

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 25 Jan 2010 97,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 97,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 92,450 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 92,448 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs and pads worn near limit

Fail 9 Jan 2008 78,061 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

adv o/s wiper blade advn/s front wheel slight damage

Pass 9 Jan 2008 78,061 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

adv o/s wiper blade advn/s front wheel slight damage

Fail 26 Jan 2007 67,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rusty exhaust and brake ferrals.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 67,326 miles

rusty exhaust and brake ferrals.

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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HT52 AWH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT52 AWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HT52 AWH registered?

HT52 AWH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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